Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a ...

Houston state Sen. Paul Bettencourt said Senate Bill 38 is necessary to combat an epidemic of squatting. Tenants’ rights ...

While supporters of the bill say it's needed to make it easier to remove squatters, critics say it will undermine tenants' ...

Texas has implemented Senate Bill 38, which expedites the eviction process for squatters without criminalizing the act.

Austin is a city of majority renters, and Texas will be making some changes to the way it handles evictions starting in the new year. Senate Bill 38 will take effect for all eviction filings starting ...

A new Texas law meant to crack down on squatters is now in effect, bringing major changes not just for property owners—but ...

DALLAS — A new Texas law aimed at speeding up the removal of squatters took effect Thursday, changing how eviction cases move ...

Texas introduces laws on immigration enforcement, property tax relief, AI regulation, rapid evictions, and oversight of ...

A new slate of Texas laws is now in effect in 2026, bringing changes to immigration enforcement, business taxes, eviction ...

A new Texas law in 2026 aims to speed up the eviction process with shorter timelines, quicker eviction notices, and ...

SB 38, sponsored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Angie Chen Button, was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session to ...